Page-3 of Current Affairs - October, 2014
Surya Prakash appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharti
Surya Prakash, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Prasar Bharti for a period of three years. Prakash’s name was recommended by a three member committee. The Committee comprised of:- Vice President Hamid Ansari, who is also ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Garhwal rifles wins Cambrian Patrol
A team from the Indian Army beat 140 other participants to win the gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol that was held in UK between October 17 to 26. The Indian team consisted on 8 Garhwal Rifles. Earlier, a team ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government to provide VSAT link for MGNREGA workers in 477 blocks
MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) workers in around 477 blocks across all States will get their wages regularly after introduction of VSAT connectivity by the end of 2014. A SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) will be constituted to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Chhatpuja Celebrated
Chhatpuja is an ancient festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains alike. It is believed to be the only Vedic Festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, a Vedic Goddess. The Chhat Puja is performed to thank the Sun God for sustaining life and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
India signs pact with Vietnam for exploration of two oil and gas blocks
India and Vietnam signed seven agreements after PM Modi met his counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung. The two also held talks on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, and called for ‘freedom of navigation and commerce, and peaceful settlement ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Dilma Rousseff re-elected president of Brazil
Dilma Rousseff has been re-elected the President of Brazil by a narrow margin. Dilma Rousseff’s Workers’ Party has been in power in Brazil since 2002. Rousseff has been in power since 2010. With this year’s win, Rousseff will act as ..